Olivia Mitchell

• Phone: +1 416 555 0123
• Email: olivia.mitchell@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: olivia-mitchell-extrusion

Summary

Six years of dedicated experience in setting up, operating, and tending extruding and drawing machines for both metal and plastic materials. Proven ability to maintain production efficiency, ensure product quality, and troubleshoot machinery to minimize downtime.

Adept at precision tooling adjustments, material handling, and adherence to strict safety protocols within high-volume manufacturing environments, consistently achieving daily output targets.

Specialized in continuous process optimization and preventive maintenance, contributing to a 15% reduction in material waste and a 10% increase in machine uptime in previous roles.

Experience

Lead Extrusion Machine Operator, Canadian Polymer Solutions -- Mississauga, Canada

Sept 2020 – present

• Operated and maintained diverse plastic extrusion machinery, including single-screw and twin-screw extruders, producing profiles and sheets with <0.5% defect rate.

• Led a team of three junior operators, providing on-the-job training in machine setup, material loading, and quality control procedures.

• Implemented new die-cleaning protocols, extending die life by 20% and reducing changeover times by an average of 15 minutes per cycle.

• Monitored and adjusted process parameters (temperature, pressure, speed) to ensure consistent product dimensions and material integrity, meeting all ISO 9001 standards.

Metal Drawing Machine Setter & Operator, MetalCraft Industries Inc. -- Brampton, Canada

June 2017 – Aug 2020

• Set up and operated cold drawing benches and wire drawing machines for various metal alloys, achieving precise wire and rod diameters within +/- 0.001 inch tolerance.

• Performed routine and preventive maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, component replacement, and calibration, reducing unexpected breakdowns by 25%.

• Inspected finished products for defects such as cracks, scratches, and inconsistencies, ensuring all batches met client specifications and quality benchmarks.

• Managed raw material inventory for drawing operations, optimizing material flow and minimizing production delays.

Education

George Brown College, Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering Technician -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2015 – Apr 2017

Skills

Extrusion & Drawing Operations: Plastic Extrusion (Single-Screw, Twin-Screw), Metal Drawing (Cold Drawing, Wire Drawing), Die Setting, Machine Calibration, Material Handling (Polymers, Metals), Process Monitoring, Quality Control

Machinery & Tooling: Extruders, Drawing Benches, Coilers, Cut-off Saws, Micrometers, Calipers, Gauges, Die Maintenance, Tooling Installation, Preventative Maintenance

Technical Skills: Blueprint Reading, SPC (Statistical Process Control), Lean Manufacturing Principles, Troubleshooting, Material Properties Analysis, Safety Protocols (OSHA, WHMIS)

Software & Systems: ERP Systems (basic), HMI (Human-Machine Interface), Microsoft Office Suite